The COVID-19 vaccination process in NYS is relatively easy; all eligible persons should consider getting vaccinated

April 9, 2021 Kaitlin Anzalone

The State Exposition Center in Syracuse, NY (pictured above) is one of many vaccination sites in New York, which provide eligible people with COVID-19 vaccinations in a safe and well-organized setting. (Courtesy of opinion assistant editor Kaitlin A… — The State Exposition Center in Syracuse, NY (pictured above) is one of many vaccination sites in New York, which provide eligible people with COVID-19 vaccinations in a safe and well-organized setting. (Courtesy of opinion assistant editor Kaitlin Anzalone)

As eligibility expands, more and more people are able to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Getting the actual shot is the easiest part of the process. There are many obstacles you must pass before you can receive the vaccine. This article will walk you through the process as I experienced it.

After waiting months, I was finally eligible to receive the vaccine, but just because you are eligible, does not guarantee that there is a dose waiting for you. The reason for this is that the state only gets a limited number of vaccines per week, according to the New York State Department of Health. Vaccine allocation is “based on the number of people 18 years or older in the jurisdiction in proportion to the entire U.S. population,” according to the Center for Disease Control. Currently, in New York, there are more people eligible to receive the vaccine than there are vaccinations.

Due to the high demand and limited supply, it is very difficult to schedule an appointment to receive the vaccine. In order to get an appointment, you must go on the New York State Department of Health Covid-19 Vaccine Dashboard. On this page, you must go through an eligibility screening. This screening asks questions such as your name, age, residency, occupation, and if you have any health issues.

Non-essential air travel is risky and irresponsible, can lead to increased spread of COVID-19

March 4, 2021 Kaitlin Anzalone

Do you remember the days when we could go out and see our friends and family, and not worry about giving them a life-threatening respiratory illness? Yeah, me neither. We all want to get back to that place where we can see the people we love, without giving them a death sentence. But what is keeping us from that?

Well, that would be the reckless actions of some people. The best example of a reckless action at this time would be needless travel, specifically by flight. Usually, if you’re traveling by flight, you are going a far distance. This is a global pandemic people; you really shouldn’t be leaving your house, let alone going on vacation. There are many reasons to refrain from traveling at this point and time, the main reason being travel spreads germs.

Traumatic events can positively influence individuals and create a sense of purpose

February 17, 2021 Kaitlin Anzalone

**Disclaimer**

This article touches on topics that may be distressing to some readers. Reader discretion is advised.

Thank you.

Trauma is the glue that connects most members of society. Most people, at some point, have experienced a sort of trauma, whether it be physical, mental/emotional, sexual or some other form. Loosely defined by the Merriam-Webster Dictionary as “a disordered psychic or behavioral state resulting from severe mental or emotional stress or physical injury,” trauma can leave lasting impacts on a person, but not every impact can be bad.

The Electoral College is outdated, doesn’t represent American voters

November 25, 2020 Kaitlin Anzalone

No matter where you go right now, you see solicitations asking you to vote. Voting is a privilege that many of us take for granted. Young people all over the country are registering for the first time, hoping that their voices will be heard. But this is America; we do not have a direct democracy. Here, we have something called an Electoral College with 538 members chosen to represent the votes of our population of 331 million people. Personally, I feel that we should ban the Electoral College as it is no longer a necessary part of our government for a number of reasons.

Homeless individuals struggle to meet CDC guidelines during pandemic, need community assistance

October 12, 2020 Kaitlin Anzalone

By now, we are all well acquainted with the rules and regulations of the COVID-19 virus: stay six feet away from others, wear a mask, and wash your hands frequently or use hand sanitizer. The list goes on and on. All these practices have become second nature to us. We just do them instinctively now—well, hopefully. We know how the coronavirus has affected us as college students, but how does it affect people dealing with homelessness?

Cards Against Humanity game is wrongly named; actually unifies players and provides outlet for sensitive discussions

September 27, 2020 Kaitlin Anzalone

At this point in our lives, we have all probably heard of the highly acclaimed game Cards Against Humanity, but is this game really “against humanity” as it asserts? As stated by the company itself, “Cards Against Humanity is a party game for horrible people.” But how horrible can this game really be? Since the game came out in May 2011, it has brought people together and force the discussion of rather uncomfortable topics.

Ableism is often overlooked in society, attention must be brought to it to prevent it

September 25, 2020 Kaitlin Anzalone

Ableism is a term rarely circulated in today’s society despite much of the population partaking in the practice. As someone with a physical disability, I can attest to the fact that many people do not know ableism exists. As defined by the Merriam-Webster, ableism is the “discrimination or prejudice against individuals with disabilities.”

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